The Economic Council working under the Prime Minister summed up the results achieved in 2016. Among these were the reform of the state inspections system and reduction in the number of authorizing documents such as authorizations and certificates, IPN reports, quoting the Government’s press service.
In 2016, there was eliminated the obligation to possess stamp. Trade was facilitated and the procedure for obtaining working permits for foreigners was simplified.
Attending the event, Prime Minister Pavel Filip spoke about the executive’s priorities and the archived objectives, including the regaining of development partners’ confidence, approval of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund and unlocking of external financing.
“It wasn’t a simple year for the Government as it wasn’t a simple year for the business sector and the people. However, we managed to do more good things and I’m convinced that we set off in the correct direction. We must be absolutely predictable and have clear and stable rules so as to enable the business sector to develop,” stated the Premier.
At the end of the meeting, there were set the objectives of the Economic Council for 2017, including to continue to reduce the administrative burden on the business sector, to formulate amendments to the Labor Code and to ensure measures to combat the illegal payment of salaries.
